Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Legal age for child to Decide Guardianship

What age can child leave home and decide guardian in Missouri without interference from present guardian?


Asked on 1/31/01, 6:25 pm

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Re: Legal age for child to Decide Guardianship

I can only speak as to Arizona law. In Arizona, a child's desires must be considered, but are only one of many factors. Once the child is eighteen, he/she can chose to live wherever they so desire.

/s/ Rich J. Peters, Attorney

JON C. DAKE & ASSOC.,P.C.

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Answered on 3/15/01, 4:48 pm


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